Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that they have signed an agreement with MultiGP Drone Racing League to host the National Drone Racing Championship during this year’s National Championship Air Races. The drone racing championship will be held in the Air Races on-site drone zone. “The addition of MultiGP’s National Drone Racing Championship into the air races allows our fans to experience exciting drone technology up-close and personally,” Tony Logoteta, Director of Finance for the Reno Air Racing Association said. “While air racing remains our number one priority, we are eager to incorporate this emerging entertainment…

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that Livfast FMX will perform at the 54th National Championship Air Races this September 13th – 17th. A freestyle motocross team that performs stunts and tricks, Livfast will perform on the ground between air races. “We are excited to have Livfast FMX perform at the 54th National Championship Air Races,” Reno Air Racing Association Board Chairman John Agather said. “These guys are sure to make the show on the ground as exciting as the show in the air!” Livfast joins previously announced performers the Texas Flying Legends Museum and Brad…

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that there will be a temporary restriction of access to public lands adjacent to and north of Stead Airport in Washoe County, from June 7 – 10, 2017 for the STIHL National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS). The area of public land will be patrolled by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management to ensure that a safety perimeter within the course area is maintained throughout PRS. ###

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that Brad Wursten Airshows will perform at the 54th National Championship Air Races this September 13th – 17th in his MXS-R aerobatic aircraft by MX aircraft. “Brad Wursten brings power and performance to each airshow,” Mike Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “We are very excited for our fans to be able to watch as Brad pushes the envelope and amazes the crowd while remaining well within his tight margin of safety.” Wursten’s plane, one of the most highly sophisticated airplanes in the world, features…

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that two fan favorite airplanes will return to Reno for the 54th National Championship Air Races and race in the Unlimited class. “We’ve spoken to Bob Button, who owns Voodoo and Tiger Destefani who owns Strega, and they have informed us that both planes will be coming to Reno this year for the 54th National Championship Air Races,” Mike Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “We’ve heard from our fans that they want more excitement in the Unlimited class and we are thrilled to help…

Reno, Nev. – Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors Chairman John Agather made the following statement after learning of the lawsuit filed against the Planes of Fame Air Museum for their 2017 Airshow: “The Planes of Fame Airshow, hosted by the Planes of Fame Air Museum, is a wonderful airshow that offers thousands of fans one of the last opportunities to see more than 40 historic aircraft. Recently, we were very concerned to hear about the lawsuit filed against them by fellow airport tenants. The lawsuit completely threatens the Museum’s ability to put on their event this year. “The…

The second of three, one-hour episodes of the 2016 STIHL National Championship Air Races is now live on our YouTube page. If you missed the episode, you can watch it here.

Reno, Nev. – The second of three, one-hour episodes featuring the 2016 STIHL National Championship Air Races will air this Saturday, March 25th at 3pm PT/6pm ET on NBC Sports Network. A preview can be viewed here. “We received tremendous feedback about the first one-hour episode which took us all right back to race week,” Mike Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “Partnering with STIHL to help get these episodes on the air has been fantastic and we encourage everyone to tune in this Saturday at 3 pm pacific time.” The first one-hour episode, which…

Did you miss the first episode of the 2016 STIHL National Championship Air Races on NBC Sports Network last Saturday? Well, you’re in luck – here’s a link to watch the whole show.  

Reno, Nev. – Calling all racing fans and artists! The Reno Air Racing Association today launched a design contest for the official poster and t-shirts of the 54th National Championship Air Races. “The Reno Air Racing Association is looking for fresh and new designs that represent the spirit of air racing to place on our collectible posters for the 54th National Championship Air Races,” Mike Crowell President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “Entries should center on the idea of racing – which is what we are all about. We look forward to seeing the ideas our…